Grab your scissors, colorful paper and glittery glue stickies, ladies and gents. Valentine's Day is so close you can almost taste the overpriced cards and large teddy bears, but nothing says I love you like Arts and Crafts! Can't seem to find a card as corny as you are? Looking for something a little more heartfelt? Look no further than your local crafts store.
1. Thumbprint people ("Thumb-body loves you!)
This is not only a cute way to say I love you but is also one of those gifts that many people hold onto. It means a little more than the $6.00 card you bought at Rite Aid.
2. Handprint roses/tulips
This is always my favorite craft to do, it is so fun to see everyone's different hand shapes and sizes. You can do this craft two ways. You can either use finger paint (my favorite) or you can cut the hand shapes out using construction paper. Which ever your preference theses types of gifts always make it to the refrigerator for all to see.
3. Valentine Tic Tac Toe
This Valentine is much different from anything I have ever created, but it is worth a shot. These are not very hard to make at all. In fact, all you need is a little bit of pink frosting, a package of graham crackers and some sweet tarts.
4. Caterpillar made out of hearts
In order to make this caterpillar you are going to need several items--a glue stick, tissue paper, construction paper, scissors and a black marker. This one is fairly easy to do and doesn't create too much of a mess for parents or teachers.
5. Heart shaped butterfly
The BUTTERFLY! For this little beauty, you will need a couple of items--one toilet paper roll, paint, markers, construction paper and my personal favorite, fuzzy sticks for the perfect antennas.
6. Heart necklace
For this gem you will need-yarn cut at any length you prefer. Cut up plastic straws and construction paper hearts. (Don't be lazy either, cut up your own hearts!)
7. Mini Pretzel Snacks
These are my favorite snack! My mother makes them for any and all occasions. They are also the easiest snack to make and kids love to help with the process. (This also includes eating them.)
In order to make these pretzels you are going to need: a bag of pretzels (similar to what you see in the photo), a bag of Hershey's chocolates and a bag of M&M's, preferably in the color scheme of Valentine's ie. pink's, white's and red's.
